Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-08-12
Summer in the Mountains.
ORKNEY SPRINGS. Aueust 5. ia

| OhANEh pfhiN0bB august o, 1851.
During the number of years in which VIZ
have, from time to time, been visiting this
famous watering place, we have never seen
it SO attractive-its management so thor
oughly unique and comfortable-its hotel
appointments SO complete. Every want
seems to have been anticipated, every wish
is Immediately gratified. 1t could not well
be otherwise, when one reflects that its en-
| tire supervision comes under the charge of
Mr.. Robert G. Burke, one Of the most ex-
perienced, accomplished and agreeable hotel
managers in the country. Col. H. G. Mad.
dux, the proprietor, has his headquarters
this season at the Farquier White Sulphur,
of which he is also proprietor, occasionally
paying flying visit to Orkney.
For some days prior 20 last evening, the
crowd of visitors here have been in state
of fcverish anxiety over the happening of
the great Calico Ball. So far, II has been
the great social event of the season. 1t is TO
be doubted if at any time or at any place IL
has been surpassed at either OF the many
watering places of this State. The magniti.
Gent ball room, the handsomest and most
extensive of any In the mountains Of Vir-
GINA, was "a thing of joy and beauty" as
two hundred and fifty persons entered I'M
der an appropriate march dedicated by
Prof. Williams for the occasion. We can
not now remember to have looked upon
picture Of such marvellous animation Eyes
us soft and beautiful as those described by
Mohammed to the war-worn soldier OF the
Crescent laughed with delight-diamonds
that pinned back the midnight tresses burn
ed with unusual splendor under the bril-
liancy Of the hundreds of lights, whilst the
chivalry of the Old Dominion, Maryland
and other States was in perfect harmony with
4 q
The number of beautiful ladies present from
all sections of the country in the ballroom
was the theme of congratulation in every
direction. The most noted beauty was
Miss Emile Bennett, of Winchester, Va,
80 graceful in her bearing, with profusion
Of auburn ringlets falling over the dimples
OF her rosy cheeks, moving midst the mary
labyrinths of the voluptuous and fascinating
German, seemed fairy on an errand from
the gods. Miss Ida Rosenstock and Miss
Davidson, both of Baltimore, were shades
Of beauties that touched the hearts of many
of the gallant knighthsod present. Miss
Maggie Mcfarland, of Baltimore, niece OF
ex-Representative Henkle, ofMaryland, was
the recognized intellectual center, as her
classic face would have very clearly indi-
Gated.
These participating in the dance Wore
costumes representing many nationalities,
types and picturesque characters. The fol-
lowing are some OF the most conspicuous :
The Southern Flag, Two Orphans, Yum
Flag, Spanish Lady, Dolly Warden, Napo,
leon, Prince Imperial, Dude, Sunhower,
japanese Ladies, Flower Girls and Scala.
wag.
All hearts and eyes are now turned in the
direction Of the masquerade ball, viii III
comes off on the 18th, the German on the
18th and the grand dress ball on the 25th.
Bishop Wilmer, of Alabama, is among the
prominent clergy present. MIR Ike Cans,
the accomplished manager Of the popular
dry goods house of Lansburgh 81 Bro. OF
Washington, ID. c., is exceedingly popular
with the la,iies-indeed, Mr.. Cans adds
much 10 the pleasure Of the entire company.
The company which represents almost every
part Of the country is delightful one, and
the daily arrivals are large. The ride over
the mountains from Mount Jackson u Ork.
ney is one of the most romantic We ever
traveled-the roads are delightful, whilst
the exhlerating influence OF the mountain
breeze as the stage goes dashing down the
mountains and whirling around the curves
can best be realized from actual experience.
Apart from the natural beauties OF Ork-
ney, the medicinal properties OF its waters,
its fine hetcl accommodations, is the invigo-
rating mountain atmospherc-so bracing-
it seems IL penetrate and nerve every fibre
OF the human system. Whilst writing the
thermometer is at II, whilst your readers
are sweltering under the ninetes-think
of it,
Our visit to Orkney was short, very short,
but we expect to be there again soon, just as
Autumn is kindling its first fires along the
dark ravines Of the mountains, when the
music Of the Birds like the strains of lost
music, is heard in the distance, when the
crowd rounded with health is gathering
souvenirs and leaving for home, then midst
the debris Of broken hearts and sad fare
wells 10 the season Of 81 we will write at
length. REvERIE.